Improving family support for teenagers with type 1 diabetes
Family Matters: Optimizing Family-Based Interventions for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
This study is looking at ways to help families support their teenagers with type 1 diabetes better, so they can manage their condition and stay healthy, by trying out new strategies that focus on family communication and teamwork.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Stanford University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stanford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10763020 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing family-based interventions for adolescents with type 1 diabetes to improve their diabetes management and overall health outcomes. It involves piloting and evaluating specific intervention components that target key family dynamics, such as parental monitoring and involvement, as well as addressing conflicts between parents and adolescents. The study will use qualitative methods to assess the feasibility of these interventions and then conduct an experimental trial to evaluate their effectiveness. By understanding the factors that influence these interventions, the research aims to create a streamlined approach to support adolescents in managing their diabetes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 years who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have type 1 diabetes or are outside the age range of 12 to 20 years may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved diabetes management and better health outcomes for adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that family-based interventions can effectively improve diabetes management in adolescents, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
Stanford, United States
- Stanford University — Stanford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wong, Jessie J. — Stanford University
- Study coordinator: Wong, Jessie J.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.